25 h. ago ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration centre can stay open, appeals court rules

A federal appeals court has overturned a legal order requiring Florida and US President Donald Trump's administration to shut Alligator Alcatraz, allowing the immigration detention centre to stay open.

Events

44 h. ago Appeals Court Rules Trump Tariffs Illegal, Supreme Court Appeal Expected

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/appeals-court-rules-trump-tariffs-illegal-supreme-court-appeal-expected/A federal appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump exceeded his constitutional authority when imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers legislation, setting up a likely Supreme Court battle over presidential trade powers. The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit decided 7-4 that tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act do […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/appeals-court-rules-trump-tariffs-illegal-supreme-court-appeal-expected/

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47 h. ago Trump appeals to US Supreme Court to rule on legality of tariffs

President Donald Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to overturn a lower court decision that found many of his sweeping tariffs were illegal.

Politics

54 h. ago Judge reverses Trump administration’s cuts of billions of dollars to Harvard University

A federal judge in Boston on Wednesday ordered the reversal of the Trump administration’s cuts to more than $2.6 billion in funding research grants for Harvard University.

Politics

64 h. ago Accountability Demands It: President Mahama Must Release the Committee’s Report on the Chief Justice’s Removal Proceedings

Yesterday, Ghana witnessed a significant constitutional precedent: President John Dramani Mahama, in accordance with Article 146(9) of the Constitution, removed Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Sackey Torkornoo from office as Chief Justice and Justice of the Supreme Court. This marked the abrupt end of a long and distinguished judicial career. Though the President’s action was constitutionally mandated: once the committee established under Article 146(6) recommends removal, the President has no discretion, the political and legal ramifications have been immediate. Public discourse has been rife with mixed reactions, with many questioning the fairness of the process and the independence of the Judiciary in the current constitutional climate.

Politics

3 d. ago Trump says his administration will ask Supreme Court for expedited ruling on tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said his administration will ask the Supreme Court for an expedited ruling on tariffs that a U.S. appeals court found illegal last week.

Politics

3 d. ago Can Gertrude Torkornoo remain at the Supreme Court bench after removal?

I shall address the following issues 1. Whether a non-justice of the Supreme Court can be appointed as the Chief Justice 2. Whether the Chief Justice must first be a justice of the Supreme Court or a justice of the superior court to qualify as a Chief Justice. 3. Whether the REMOVED CJ, can still […]

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5 d. ago Judge blocks Trump administration move to deport Guatemalan children

A US judge has temporarily blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to deport dozens of unaccompanied Guatemalan children back to their home country.

Politics

1 week ago Eswatini gov’t faces court challenge for accepting US deportees

Human rights lawyers and activists have sued the government of Eswatini for making a secretive deal with President Donald Trump's administration to accept third-country deportees from the U.S., which they claim was unconstitutional.

Events

1 week ago MiDA backs Trump’s administration’s vision as MCC reviews global portfolio

“MCC is an important tool to advance President Trump’s America First foreign policy agenda,” said Christopher Landau, Deputy Secretary of State and acting chair of the MCC Board.

Politics

2 w. ago Court Ruling Stands — Numo Kofi Anum Family Dismisses Regimanuel Gray’s Claims Over East Airport Lands

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/court-ruling-stands-numo-kofi-anum-family-dismisses-regimanuel-grays-claims-over-east-airport-lands/The Numo Kofi Anum Family of Tesa has dismissed as false claims by Regimanuel Gray Limited that the family’s court victory over the East Airport lands has been suspended, emphasizing that the Supreme Court judgment remains valid and enforceable. The family insists that the Supreme Court ruling, which confirmed their ownership of over 918 acres […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/court-ruling-stands-numo-kofi-anum-family-dismisses-regimanuel-grays-claims-over-east-airport-lands/

Events

2 w. ago US to Paint Entire Mexico Border Wall Black to Deter Crossings

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-to-paint-entire-mexico-border-wall-black-to-deter-crossings/The Trump administration has announced plans to paint the entire US-Mexico border wall black, a move officials claim will make the barrier hotter and more difficult to climb. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem credited President Donald Trump directly with the idea during a briefing along the New Mexico border. The painted barrier is part of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-to-paint-entire-mexico-border-wall-black-to-deter-crossings/

Politics

2 w. ago SoftBank Bets US$2bn on Intel Amid US Government Stake Talks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/softbank-bets-us2bn-on-intel-amid-us-government-stake-talks/Intel shares jumped 5% as Japan’s SoftBank secured a $2 billion stake at $23 per share, backing the chipmaker’s bid to rival Samsung and TSMC. The move coincided with reports of Trump administration discussions to convert federal grants into a 10% government stake, aimed at bolstering Intel’s $20 billion Ohio semiconductor hub. While the White […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/softbank-bets-us2bn-on-intel-amid-us-government-stake-talks/

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2 w. ago Supreme Court Delivers Final Blow to Trasaco in Landmark Land Dispute; Upholds Jeleel’s Title

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/supreme-court-delivers-final-blow-to-trasaco-in-landmark-land-dispute-upholds-jeleels-title/The Supreme Court of Ghana has unanimously ruled in a landmark case, dating back to 15th October 2019. In contrast, the High Court of Justice (Land Division 5) made a judgment in a case of Jeleel Company Ghana Limited vrs. Zion Energy Limited suite no LD/0539/2019 presided over by His Lordship Justice E K Bosompem […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/supreme-court-delivers-final-blow-to-trasaco-in-landmark-land-dispute-upholds-jeleels-title/

Sport

2 w. ago Trump administration weighing refugee cap of 40,000 with focus on white South Africans

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is discussing a refugee admissions cap of around 40,000 for the coming year, with a majority allocated to white South Africans.

Politics

3 w. ago Judge orders Trump administration to restore part of UCLA’s suspended funding

A U.S. judge on Tuesday ordered President Donald Trump's administration to restore a part of the federal grant funding that it recently suspended for the University of California, Los Angeles.

Politics

3 w. ago US judge blocks Trump administration limits on domestic violence grants

A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump from refusing to fund domestic violence programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion or transgender rights.

Events

4 w. ago Trump asks US Supreme Court to lift limits on immigration raids

President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to lift a lower court order that barred U.S. government agents from making immigration-related arrests in Los Angeles based on tactics that critics have called racial profiling.

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